Top 10 Distributors Wholesale Capital Raises and Investors in the U.S. – January 1st – March 31st, 2026
Several interesting transactions closed in the Distributors Wholesale sector over the past quarter. If you would like more info on these deals or would like to discuss the capital raising market for your company, please contact me.
PE Growth/Expansion
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- Depatie Fluid Power, fluid power and automation components for medical, mining, conveyor, and aerospace industries, received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Kanbrick.
- Open Range Pet Treats, all-natural, single-ingredient dog treats catering to specialty pet retailers throughout North America, received an undisclosed amount of development capital from Kensington Capital Partners.
Buyout/LBO
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- Fasst Extinguishers, fire safety solutions for commercial and residential needs that offers fire extinguisher services and vent hood fire suppression systems, serving clients in various sectors. With over 14 years of experience in the fire safety industry, they ensure compliance with safety regulations and provide expert maintenance for fire protection equipment, was acquired by Pye-Barker Fire & Safety, via its financial sponsors Altas Partners, Leonard Green & Partners, GIC Private, and Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, through an LBO.
- LPExpert 2013, pressure washer products and maintenance services that serves industrial, commercial, agricultural, and residential pressure washers, was acquired by Multi PSI, via its financial sponsor Desjardins Capital, through an LBO.
- Pacific Standard Service, commercial kitchen equipment parts and service that supports restaurants and foodservice businesses, was acquired by Tech24, via its financial sponsor Vestar Capital Partners, through an LBO.
- Seltrol, Llc., factory automation components and control technologies that serves industrial customers, was acquired by Tavoron, via its financial sponsors Fusion Capital Partners and Monroe Capital, through an LBO.
Merger/Acquisition
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- Hellmann Lumber, lumber and building materials that serves contractors, Builders, and diy’ers, was acquired by Schockman Lumber Co., a subsidiary of Worch Lumber.
- LBS Scales, industrial weighing equipment products and services based in Garden City, Kansas that provides calibration services and produces small animal, weigh cage, platform scale, cube feeder scale and calf scale products, was acquired by Rinstrum.
- Pride Products, general merchandise and household products that serves retail and wholesale markets across the United States, was acquired by Overture Promotions, a subsidiary of HALO Branded Solutions.
- Risch Home Health Care, home health medical equipment based in Lancaster, Ohio that offers liftchairs, heating pads, blood pressure monitors, glucose monitors, thermometers, digital scales, full and semi-electric hospital beds, Foam and Innerspring Mattresses, and more, was acquired by Rehab Medical, a subsidiary of Rehab Industries.
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Rebecca Lacy
Managing Director
More than 30 years positioning companies for growth. She began her career as a retail business owner then transitioned to McDonnell Douglas/Boeing where she worked to help small businesses gain significant market share. This included advocating at the federal level for legislation to facilitate competition for small businesses. Helped businesses secure non-traditional funding through grants, as well IP and equipment donations. Served in a board or advisory capacity for several economic development organizations. Transitioned to business ownership where she and her team created diagnostic tools and training that helped companies function with greater efficiency and flexibility. Domestic and international clients ranged from start-ups to multi-national corporations from a broad array of industries, government agencies and not-for-profits. B.A. in Public Administration, MBA from Western International University. FINRA Series 7 and 63 licenses.
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Rebecca Lacy
Managing Director
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